MLB proposes limiting free agent signings to a few weeks in December and then from February on
- On Thursday, Major League Baseball sent a proposal to the Players union creating a free-agent window and December deadline, aiming to replicate the offseason frenzy seen in the NFL and NBA.
- The plan establishes a "quiet period" from five days after the World Series until the Winter Meetings, followed by a signing window until Dec 21, then a freeze until the first Monday in February.
- Proposed modifications also include increasing the 60-day IL to a 12-week minimum and allowing Teams to carry an extra pitcher, raising the active pitcher count from 13 to 14.
- Spokesperson Glen Caplin defended the changes as creating stability, though the Players union has adamantly rejected the accompanying salary cap and floor proposals, citing competitive balance concerns.
- Since 2011, Major League transaction volume has nearly doubled, with Teams averaging 57 players last season, led by Atlanta with 72 players, motivating this structural overhaul.
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